Egunjobi, Oba Gbadebo, Others Grace Ministers' Swearing-in, Reception

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Egunjobi, Oba Gbadebo, Others Grace Ministers' Swearing-in, Reception

Agege Local Government area of Lagos State Executive Chairman, High Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi was on Monday one of the dignitaries at the swearing-in of 45 ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Egunjobi was at the event held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, in his capacity as the Otun of Egbaland, alongside the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Oloota of Ota-Awori kingdom, Ọba (Prof)Abdul Kabir Lanlege, and Olu of Ilaro and the Paramount ruler of Yewa Land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle among others.

The traditional leaders are pictured with the the three ministers from Ogun: Olawale Edun (Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy), Dr Ishaq Salako (Minister of State for Environment), and Olatunbosun Tijani (Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy) at a reception for the trio. 

Pictures of them with Gov Dapo Abiodun and his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele at the function have also gone viral.

Report in general circulation has it that Egunjobi and Tijani grew up in Isale-Oja.

Lagos Socialite, Farida cries after suicide attempt Says My husband betrayed, deceived me

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Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale, has said she attempted suicide because of her husband betrayal.

Lagos Socialite, Farida cries after suicide attempt Says My husband betrayed, deceived me

Lamenting in a now-trending video she recorded, she said her ex-husband promised to make her a mother in life but reneged on his promises and deceived her.

Speaking in Youruba, Sobowale said: "Mo wo pe kin na owo kin na ara lori ife ti mo rope moti ri ife. Ife ati eyan to jepe mo n fe to ni moma di olomo laye. Oun ma je kin di olomo laye; oun ma duro ti mi. O ti leri orisisi to so gbogbo e fun mi. Ko n se boya ode nimi abi owo yen po lowo mi abi mio mo nkan ti mo n se. Mio kin se omode. 

“Gbogbo eyin abiyamo aye, eyin sisters mi, eyin egbon mi, eyin fans mi, mo fe ke da ri ji mi lori nkan to sele Laarin ex- okomi....." which translates to, 

" I spent a lot of money thinking I've found love; a lover that promised me that I'll have my own children in life. He promised to be with me amongst other promises. It's not that I'm stupid or have too much money nor am I a child.”

Pleading with her fans, followers and family for how she reacted to the turn of events, she said: "I'm calling my sisters, elders, younger ones and followers to forgive what transpired between me and my ex-husband."

She further stated that she has moved on and has left the situation to God.

Farida Sobowale, attempted suicide by trying to jump into a lagoon on Third Mainland bridge on Thursday night.

This comes amid rumours that her two-month-old luxurious marriage crashed.

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ISESE DAY 2023: LAGOS DECLARES MONDAY WORK FREE FOR STATE WORKERS

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To commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday August 21st as Work Free Day for all Public Servants in the State.

ISESE DAY 2023: LAGOS DECLARES MONDAY WORK FREE FOR STATE WORKERS

The Isese Day, has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.

According to a circular issued by the Lagos State  Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023.

He stated further that the declaration of Work Free Day by Governor Sanwo-Olu is reaffirmation of his “commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the State with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage”.

The circular announced Tuesday, 22nd August at 8a.m. prompt as resumption of work for all State workers

Egunjobi transforms criminals hideout to modern mini market

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By Ismaeel Garba Ismaeel

 Egunjobi transforms criminals hideout to modern mini market

The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (JP) has transformed criminals hideout at Moshalashi Alhaja into a modern mini market.

This development, according to the council helmsman, would reduce crime and add value to the socioeconomic development of Agege community.

Responding to questions from correspondents of community media outfits, High Chief Egunjobi said "This is in fulfilment of the promise I made to the good people of the council area at several occasions that all criminals hideouts would be transformed into meaningful use for the good people of Agege.  As you can see, we have converted the den of criminals at Moshalashi Alhaja area to a modern mini market. This would add value to the socioeconomic development of Agege community."

The Chairman, therefore, used the medium to call on the youths in Agege community to take advantage of the council's vocational centre to acquire skills that would make them meaningful to themselves and the society, rather than engaging in crime.  Adding that the council under his watch would not tolerate criminals hideouts in the council area.

Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale of House of Phreeda rescued attempting to commit Suicide After her 3Month Old N100m Marriage Crashed

  LAGOS SOCIETY LADY, FARIDA SOBOWALE, RESCUED FROM JUMPING INTO LAGOON AFTER HER THREE MONTHS OLD N100M MARRIAGE CRASHED-

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Ms Farida Sobowale is the CEO of House of Phreedah located on Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos State. 

Farida Sobowale

Three months ago, she had her society wedding that shook the whole of Lagos social scene with her beau, Demola. Insiders say Farida spent the whole of the money for the wedding said to be over one hundred million naira.

K1 de Ultimate was the musician of the day.

A little over two months, Demola Okulaja, who sources say is a notorious gigolo, fled their matrimonial home and ran to one of his side chicks with whom he currently lives abroad.

Farida decided she would not stay alive to bear the shame, giving that she had reportedly been warned by her friends against going to the altar with Demola; hence she hopped into her SUV and headed to Third Mainland Bridge hopping to end her life.

Thanks to passersby who rescued her...

I Sold Some Of My Properties To Produce Jagun Jagun, Says Actor Femi Adebayo

By Yomi Fernandez 

Ace Nigerian actor and producer Femi Adebayo has opened up on how his faith aided in the production of his hit movie, Jagun Jagun.

Adebayo, while fielding questions from journalists in a video shared on Instagram Wednesday, disclosed that he sold his properties to raise the necessary funds required for the production of the movie.

Femi Adebayo, Jagun Jagun

The actor, also fondly called by his moniker, Jelili, revealed that Jagun Jagun cost billions of naira to produce. 

Adebayo revealed that he merged revenues from the sale of his properties and proceeds from the 2022 movie, King Of Thieves (Agbeshinkole), to bring the movie to life.

“Jagun Jagun is a multi-billion naira project and I can’t say the exact amount I spent on it on shooting.

"I used the proceeds of Agbeshinkole to produce Jagun Jagun. I was working on not getting funded by finance houses and individuals. 

"At a point, I was out of finance and because I had faith that the project would work, I sold my properties”.

The ace actor also spoke on some of the difficulties encountered during the production of the movie.

“We built from the scratch the warrior school. We were faced with the challenge of purchasing that land, we wanted to own the land. And at a point, we had an agreement and paid for it, but the children of the owner of the land changed their minds about the sale. 

"We built the school halfway when the children who came from Lagos told us to stop. They were ready to destroy all that we built and that held us up for almost a week, going to the police station and Obas appealing to them and we were told to only shoot there and not buy it."

On what inspired the movie, Adebayo said, "I wanted to pass across a social message to the youths and wanted to do it culturally."

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From Unyielding Authority to Tearful Humility: The Curious Case of Godwin Emefiele

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In the grand tapestry of life, irony often takes center stage when the most formidable of individuals find themselves humbled by unforeseen circumstances. 

Emiefele in Court

Such is the case of Godwin Emefiele, a name that once echoed with resolute authority as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Little did he know that the tables would turn, and he would face the very struggles he once dismissed.

In the final chapter of his tenure, Emefiele launched the "Naira Redesigned Policy," a move that would later be referred to as a journey through the inferno by many Nigerians. 

As the nation grappled with the soaring scarcity of naira and the gradual erosion of purchasing power, Emefiele, unyielding and resolute, proclaimed that there was no turning back. The populace's pleas fell upon deaf ears, and as the suffering reached unprecedented heights, some succumbed while others trudged on.

Fast forward to a different time, a different scene—a courtroom bustling with anticipation and heavy security. Emefiele, now a defendant, stood before the bar of justice, the same place where he once wielded power. This time, however, his eyes were pools of tears, a stark contrast to the steely resolve he had displayed not so long ago. The man who had watched, unmoved, as others faced hardship now faced the consequences of his actions.

As he wept and pleaded, a sense of irony hung in the air like a familiar melody. The once-mighty Emefiele, now vulnerable and remorseful, seemed to have experienced a cosmic twist of fate. Those who bore witness to his emotional breakdown couldn't help but recall the days when their cries fell on deaf ears. A sense of poetic justice filled the room, leaving no doubt that the tides of time are a force to be reckoned with.

Emefiele's tears flowed unabated, akin to a baby yearning for his mother's comforting embrace. The courtroom, usually a stage for stern legal battles, became an arena for the spectacle of humanity's capacity to change. The man who had stood tall in the face of adversity was now grappling with his version of it, a reminder that power and prestige are ephemeral.

In this narrative, we find a lesson that transcends borders and circumstances. The tale of Emefiele serves as a poignant reminder that those who wield authority must do so with compassion and empathy, for the wheel of fortune turns, and what goes around truly does come around. 

As the chapter of Emefiele's life takes an unexpected turn, it leaves us with a thought-provoking question: Can tears of remorse wash away the sins of the past? Only time will tell.

Enjoy and be happy subsidy or no subsidy. 

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MUSLIMS PROTEST AGAINST CHRISTIANS DOMINATION ON LAGOS CABINET LIST

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Apparently dissatisfied with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on modes of selecting individuals to form his cabinet members for second term, Muslims across the state have taken to street to kick against it for allegedly marginalizing them in the selection processes in the state.

MUSLIMS PROTEST AGAINST CHRISTIANS DOMINATION ON LAGOS CABINET LIST.

The Muslims, who are demanding a total review of the list, said that the demonstration was against the alleged lopsidedness of the governor’s nominations for commissioners in Lagos.

This demonstration came barely one week after the Muslims raised alarm over alleged marginalization in the composition of individuals expected to assist Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, pilot affairs of the state.

Despite earlier concerned raised by the Muslims for fair representation, 20 out of the 39 commissioners nominated by the governor have so far been screened by the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The demonstration on Wednesday started at about 8.30am when the Muslims stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, to express their grievances against the move by the governor.

The President, Muslim Community of Lagos, Professor Tajudeen Gbadamosi is being joined by leaders of notable Muslim organisations who have been part of the struggle from inception.

They argued that the recent list of 39 commissioner-nominees released by Sanwo-Olu, the Muslims were allegedly treated unfairly.

They were carrying banners and placards with inscriptions such as “Muslims say no to official discrimination,” “All we ask is fairness,” “Stop the Screening Now, we want Justice”, among others.

In the petition read by the President, the Muslims expressed “grievance and dissatisfaction against the blatant disregard for justice, equity and fairness in the proposed Lagos State’ Executive cabinet as contained in the list of commissioner-nominees.

According to the group, the list “is a classic case of discrimination and religious bigotry, as it has 31 nominees who are of the Christian faith and only eight (8) nominees who are Muslims.”

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See Full list of President Tinubu's Ministers And Their Portfolios

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Tinubu appoints Wike Minister of FCT; Umahi, Works; Keyamo, Aviation

*Niger Delta Affairs scrapped

President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Senator Dave Umahi as the Minister of Works.

This is just as the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs appears to have been scrapped as it was not on the ministerial list, while there is no one for now as the senior Minister of Petroleum.

The list was announced to journalists by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelae.

According to the list, Mr. Wale Edun is the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, while Bunmi Tunji is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy is Bosun Tuani; Ishak Salaco, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management,

The Minister of Power is Adedayo Adelabu; Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare, Tunisia Alausa; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, and Minister of Transportation, Adegboyega Oyetola.

Other portfolios are Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite; Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji; Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha; Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy, and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The Minister of Youth is Abubakar Momoh; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu; Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo; Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, while Senator John Enoh is the Minister of Sports Development.

The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru; Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle; Minister of State Education, Yusuf T. Sunumu; Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed M. Dangiwa, and Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Abdullah T. Gwarzo.

Others include, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Mairiga Mahmoud; Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello M. Goronyo; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyar, and Minister of Education, Tahir Maman.

The Minister of Interior is, Sa’Idu A. Alkali; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar; Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam; Minister of State, Steel Development, U. Maigari Ahmadu; Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu A. Audu, and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris.

Attorney-General, Minister of Justice

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice is Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon B. Lalong; Minister of State, Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Govermental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo; Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, and Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.

Going by the portfolios, the Northwest has 10 ministers, five senior and five ministers of state; North Central has six senior ministers out of nine ministerial positions.

The Southwest has seven senior ministers and two ministers of state. The Northeast has six senior ministers and one minister state, but no person yet for Kaduna state, which is expected to occupy the Environment and Ecological Management Ministry.

The South-South has five senior ministers and two ministers of state, while the Southeast has four senior ministers and one minister of state.

The ministerial retreat may likely take place next week, likewise the swearing-in of the ministers, which may take place before the retreat.

The ministry of Petroleum has three ministers; two ministers of state and the senior minister, which was not announced

SUBSIDY: ORILE AGEGE LCDA CHAIRMAN, CHARGES AGCMAP TO MONITOR SALE OF SUBSIDIZED FOOD ITEMS

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Agege Community Media Practitioners

The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Babatunde Sunday has charged Agege Community Media Practitioners Association (AGCMAP) to monitor the proposed sale of subsidized food items to the residents.

Babatunde made the call while meeting with the Journalists at the LCDA’s Secretariat.

He noted that the idea of engaging media practitioners is for transparency and credible reportage.

The Council boss stated that the concept of subsidizing food items is aimed at bringing succour to the residents during this harsh economy after removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.

Babatunde further stated that the beneficiaries from over 10,000 households will have the privilege to buy each food item at 50-60 percent discount rate.

The food items include Rice, Beans, Yam and Garri.

The Chairman later disclosed that over 60 locations have been mapped out for the simultaneous exercise.

Meanwhile, Hon Johnson Babatunde commended the Media Practitioners for their effective ways of disseminating information across all six wards of the local government.

While speaking, the Chairman, Agege Community Media Practitioners, Mr Oloyede Sunday Kolawole appreciated the Council boss on-behalf of his members for engaging the community Media Practitioners to serve as watchdogs during the sales of the subsidized food items to residents.

The community Media present include; Agege TV, Hotnews Naija, AgegePulse Magazine, Grassroots Times, Political Platform, Orile Agege media, Awarawa TV, Agege parrot and Agege Community Radio.

BREAKING!!! Married Woman Dies While Having Hot S3x With Her Bishop

 

… the ugly incident has generated mixed reaction

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General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministries (City of Miracles) Located in Obikabia Junction Aba, Abia State has been arrested by the Police after a married female Evangelist and mother of five identified as “Evangelist Happiness”who lodged in with him at Jubilee Guest House Ovom, Ogborhill was found dead in the hotel room.

According to PUO, the incident happened around 11pm on Saturday 12th August 2023 after the Bishop who booked the room with her absconded after deceiving the receptionist that he was going to buy food at that time of the night.

The manager of the Hotel who suspected foul play immediately reported to the Eastern Ngwa Police Station in Obingwa Local Government Area around around 1am on Sunday morning.

When officers of the Nigerian Police went to the hotel, the woman was lying naked with foam coming out of her mouth and nose.

PUO Reports gathered that when her Phone was opened, it was discovered that the woman and mother of Five Children is a member of the Agape Evangelical Ministeries Incorporated founded by Bishop Timothy Otu and they have been having romantic relationship and discussion via text messages which were seen by the Police.

Investigations revealed that the woman died during the marathon s@x with the Bishop.

The Police Officers traced the Bishop to his Church at Obikabia Junction, attended his Sunday Service with mofty, Bishop Timothy Otu who was heavily preaching about repentance was arrested immediately after his sermon and currently being detained at the Eastern Ngwa Police Station Obingwa.

The late Evangelist Happiness who is a mother of Five hails from Umuatakawom in Obingwa while her husband was at work in Bayelsa State when the ugly incident happened.

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Subsidy Removal: Hon. JS Babatunde To Subsidize Food Items with 50% In Orile Agege ...Opens Over 65 Locations for easy access

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 Following the recent Federal Government removal of subsidy on PMS that had brought about hardship in the land, the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Babatunde  has announced that his government has announced over 65  locations across the LCDA where residents can access cheap price of food items.

Hon. Johnson Babatunde

Babatunde stated that the locations are targeted to capture over 53 CDAs, 6 Political wards, civil servants, artisans and others in the community.

He revealed this recently while meeting with the Community Development Community in Orile Agege LCDA and other Stakeholders at the council secretariat.

AgegePulse learnt that the idea is to bring succour to the residents at this period of fuel subsidy removal and the effect in the land.

"The open market will be a subsided food items  include, Rice, Beans, Yam and Garri  for over 10,000 households for months starting in the coming days." 

"We are giving out all those food items at the discounted rate of 50% to 60% in all markets". Hon. J S Babatunde concluded.

Agege LG council embark on asphaltic patching of roads potholes in the council area

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The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, High Chief (Alh) Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi directed the council's works department to embark of roads within the council area.

The council, Engr, L.K Akande, in a chat with some media outfits correspondents, hinted that the council chairman, Egunjobi, directed the works to embark on the asphaltic patching as road palliative measures for motorists and residents. 

 He added that roads embarked upon were; Sebiotimo, Abeokuta, Oshitelu and Obaremo streets within the council area; noting that  other streets that requires palliative measures would also be attended to.

Take Isese Festival Elsewhere, Police Warns Yoruba Traditionalist In Kwara

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The Kwara State Police Command has urged the worshipers of the indigenous traditional religion otherwise known as Isese to relocate the festival planned for celebration on August 20, 2023, in Kwara state to other areas of the country saying that the security situation in the state is not favourable for such celebration.

The Command in a statement issued on Monday evening and signed by SP Okasanmi Ajayi, Police Public Relations Officer said that the Command has met with the worshipers and had advised them to find a suitable place in another state in the country for the celebration.

The statement reads, “Vigilante, local hunters, community policing members, and the leadership of the traditional worshippers in Kwara, along with some of their leaders from adjoining states, have also been dialogued with and made to understand that the intelligence available to the Police Command does not favor the kind of celebrations being planned by one of the religious sects in the state; they have been advised to relocate their celebration to another state pending a favorable security situation in the state.”

The Command said that it has planned to implement a new strategy to ensure harmonious living among the people and put criminal activities at bay in all areas of the state adding that a 24-hour stop and search would be conducted by the Police on people and vehicles in the state.

“In continuation of the Kwara State Police Command’s onerous effort to ensure a safe and secure State for the good people of Kwara, the Commissioner of Police Kwara State Command, CP. Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi psc+, FISN held a meeting with Service Commanders, comprising heads of all security agencies in the state, where the security situation of the state was discussed and existing strategies dissected, where everything was crossed and dotted.

SANWO-OLU APPOINTS SIX SPECIAL ADVISERS

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed six Special Advisers (non-Cab

inet) to serve in various capacities across ministries.

The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Mrs. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday. The newly appointed Special Advisers are:

1. Dr. (Mrs) Iyabo Oyeyemi Ayoola - Special Adviser, Office of Internal Audit

2. Mr. Olalekan Hafeez Balogun - Special Adviser, Economic Planning & Budget

3. Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafę - Special Adviser, Community Development

4. Very Rev. Bukola Adebiyi - Special Adviser, Christian Religion

5. Dr. Abdullahi Jębę - Special Adviser, Muslim Religion

6. Hon. Ismail Odesanya - Special Adviser, DAWN Commission & S/W Integration.

The SSG extended her congratulations to the appointees and encouraged them to align their contributions with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision for a Greater Lagos.

The appointments take immediate effect.

Lagos Govt Charges Community Media Practitioners To Be Objective In News Reporting

 ...Urges To Propagate Sanwo-Olu’s achievements

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The Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs in Lagos State on Thursday, charged community media practitioners in the State on the need to be objective and factual in their news reporting at their various communities.

The Government stated this at an interactive session which was organised for Community Media Practitioners across the 57 Local Government/ Local Council Development Areas of the state and which took place at the Conference Room, T-Block of the Ministry in the Secretariat at Alausa – Ikeja, Lagos.

Addressing the participants at the event, the  Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry, Mr Kehinde Adebayo, said the event was in line with Sanwo-Olu’s agenda of bringing governance closer to the people and to strengthen as well as to strengthened the relationship between the Government and the grassroots through the Community Media across the State.

He said it is also to ensure that there is effective and efficient information dissemination to the grassroots in the State.

“This interactive session would not have held without the gracious approval of Mr Governor; Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who sees the pivotal role that Community Media Practitioners play in disseminating information at the grassroots; hence my deepest gratitude to Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for his approval of this interactive session.

“Surely, he is a man driven by purpose and concern for the grassroots. Having seen ahead of time the damage false information and repertoire can do to the image of the State, thus the need to tell our stories ourselves rather than have someone do it for us.

Reeling out the aims of the interactive session, he explained, “The sole aim of this august gathering is to enable practitioners project the programmes, activities and policies of government in the manner easily understood by the public.

” To participants here present; I want to assure you that seasoned facilitators are here to equip you with tools needed to engage in the best practices as Community Media Practitioners; and I believe that it would be an interesting interactive session for brain racking deliberations.

Speaking at the event, , thanked the Ministry for its efforts in putting the practitioners on their toes.

He lauded the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu for identifying with the practitioners despite all odds. He said, “I appreciate the Ministry for its unflinching support and affection for the Community Media Practitioners,”

He seized the occasion to remind the Ministry of APCOM’s upcoming event, tagged, “Community Media Summit ” billed for August 15, 2023, in Ikeja, Lagos where he said the practitioners will converge to socialise, network and learn new ideas about their profession.

He reiterated the decision of the practitioners to partner with Governor Sanwo-Olu in information dissemination.

“We have decided to partner with you to organise a Community Media summit in order to ignite our members.

” This is to enable us to tell our stories better, he added.

Also speaking, the Senior Public Affairs Officer, Mr Alabi Victor, charged the practitioners to seize the opportunity of various social media handles to tell their stories.

He urged them to disseminate the achievements of Mr Governor to the grassroots in their various localities.

Ikeja Electric donates medical items to Ifako General Hospital | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

L-R, Mrs Taiwo Ibilola, Head, Administration and Human Resources, General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaye; Mrs Folake Soetan, Chief Executive Officer, Ikeja Electric (IE); Dr Bamidele Mustapha, Medical Director, General Hospital, Ifak-Ijaye; Mrs Nneka Nwosu, Business Manager, Ikeja Business Unit (IE); Mrs Olufunmilayo Ojo, Apex Nurse, General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaye

Lagos, Nigeria; 14th February, 2022: Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), Nigeria’s leading Electricity Distribution company, has donated medical items to Ifako-Ijaye General Hospital, Lagos, to mark this year's Valentine Day. This charitable gesture is in line with objectives of its Personal Corporate Social Responsibility (P-CSR).

Staff of Ikeja Electric led by the Chief Executive Officer, Folake Soetan, also shared gift items in the Children’s Ward as an expression of love to the kids, which is synonymous with the celebration.

While making  the donation, Ikeja Electric’s CEO, Soetan, said: “At Ikeja Electric, it is in our DNA to always give back. That is why we continuously explore opportunities to give back to the communities we operate, through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives hinged on the pillars of Health, Education and Empowerment.

“While we acknowledge the efforts of Government at all levels in providing health care to the citizenry, there is no doubt that they also need some level of support from the private sector as the demand is enormous. This is why private organizations like Ikeja Electric throw their weight behind initiatives that support Government and drive development,” she noted.

She also mentioned the company believes that touching people’s lives in the society where it operates will further help to strengthen trust and engender mutual relationship between the company and the people they serve. According to her, “As simple as some of these acts of love might seem, they have far-reaching impact on others.”

Excited to receive the gift from Ikeja Electric, Management of the Hospital expressed appreciation for the gesture and quality time spent in the Children's Ward.

The Medical Director, Dr. Bamidele Mustapha, commended Ikeja Electric and called for support for the Hospital from other well-meaning Nigerians as government cannot do it alone.

Ikeja Electric further stressed that showing love goes beyond giving to people on special days only, that is why it consistently look for opportunities to touch the lives of people and communities through its PCSR activities. 

“Our P-CSR platform allows both the company and the employees to carry out voluntary charitable activities aimed at making impact on different spheres of the society" the company said.

Under the P-CSR programme, IE has the Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS) which enables our staff to voluntarily contribute their time and resources to support the Society. These generous acts reflect the large-heartedness of employees of Ikeja Electric to support the undeserved in our society.

Court Jails Two Ogun Politicians For Illegal Possession Of Firearms

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A magistrates’ court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has sentenced two politicians in Ogun State, Adewale Ogundele and Ibrahim Amoje, to one year’s imprisonment without any option of fine.

The police had arrested the two convicts on October 16, 2021 at the venue of the state congress of the All Progressives Congress held at the Ake Palace ground for being in possession of illegal weapons.

The presiding magistrate, Mrs O. O. Adebo in her judgment said the court found the two politicians guilty of illegally possessing firearms.

Adebo noted that she was satisfied with evidence before her and sentenced the duo to one year’s imprisonment without any option of fine.

She held, “Those two were charged with unlawful possession of firearms. We had three witnesses and at the end of the day, they were found guilty of having in their possession firearms without licence. Accordingly, they were sentenced and sent to one year imprisonment without any option of fine.

Ondo Bans Unions'/Associations' Activities Over Public Exploitation | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

 

Rotimi Akeredolu

The Ondo State Government has taken measures to protect residents in the state amid soaring costs and incessant increases in prices of goods and services by artisans including farm produce and food items.

 

In this regard, the state government has barred all Trading Unions and Associations under the umbrella of Ondo State United Artisan Group, from fixing and enforcing uniform prices of goods and services being sold/rendered by their members and non-members.

 

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo said the decision was taken in the overall socio-economic interest of the people of the State. 

 

The statement:

 

"Government had before now, watched with discomfort and dismay, the economic suffocation of the people with unimaginable increases in prices of goods and services in markets, shops and other sales outlets across the state.

 

"Even without due regard for market forces, it is obvious that associations and unions are largely behind this unwholesome act. 

 

"The state government has decided to act decisively even as the public deserves protection from this undesirable exploitation under some guises. 

 

"Therefore, fixing market prices and imposing fixed exorbitant prices on the people under the guise of association or union must be stopped forthwith.

 

"Accordingly, as part of the measures, Individuals, Artisans, Traders and providers of services as well as farmers are henceforth allowed to operate, sell their produce and render any service in any part of the state as they may deem profitable, based on the principle of demand and supply and prevailing market forces. This is just as membership of associations and unions remains voluntary as provided for in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

 

"Consequently, Government's right to regulate the activities of Trading Associations and Artisan groups has to be invoked in the interest of residents. Therefore, on no account should any Union/Association fix or enforce prices of goods and services. 

 

"Similarly, there shall be no sale of tickets to Artisans/Traders by any Association/Union without due approval of the state Government through the Internal Revenue Service”.

"All concerned are, therefore, advised to adhere strictly to this directive as any person or group found to be flouting it will be made to face the full weight of the extant laws. 

"It is to be noted too that this directive takes effect from TODAY in all markets and sales outlets across the 18 LGAs of the state".

Breaking: Lagos Assembly passes VAT, Open Grazing bills | AgegePulse Magazine By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the State's Value Added Tax (VAT) with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa directing the Acting Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit a clean copy to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent.

Obasa

The House also passed the bill that prohibits open cattle grazing in the state.

The two bills were passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers at the sitting where they were read the third time.

Immediately after their passage, Speaker Obasa commended his colleagues for their passion to see that the state continues to grow.

"I thank you all for this historic exercise," Obasa said.

Recall that the House held separate public hearings on the bills on Wednesday with stakeholders expressing support.

BREAKING: Buhari Arrives Imo to Commission Projects, Despite IPOB's Threat | AgegePulse Magazine

  

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

President Muhammadu Buhari arriving Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, Imo State

Buhari lands in Imo

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Owerri, the Imo State capital to commission yet to be ascertained a number of projects.

Buhari landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri and was received by dignitaries.

Governor Hope Uzodinma had earlier stated that the President is in the state to commission some projects through a Facebook post.

He wrote, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I, on behalf of the good people of Imo State, welcome His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to the Eastern Heartland on a working visit to commission some of our completed people-oriented projects.

“Mr. President, we are delighted to have you in Imo State on this august occasion despite your tight schedules and it’s our pleasure that while in Imo State, you will enjoy the hospitality and conviviality of our people.”

Cows will cost N2 million each if Lagos passes anti-open grazing law: Miyetti Allah | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

“If cattle are bred in one place, the price could go up to about two million naira each.”

A herdsman feeding his cows [Photo credit: The Guardian Nigeria

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has warned that the price of a cow could go up as high as N2 million if the Lagos State Government passes the proposed anti-open grazing law.

The association’s zonal secretary for South-West, Maikudi Usman, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a one-day public hearing organised by the state House of Assembly on the anti-open grazing bill.

Mr Usman said ranching, as being proposed by the government, was capital intensive and his members could not afford it.

“If cattle are bred in one place, the price could go up to about two million naira each. W

e agreed with some local chiefs in other states that anyone who wants to rear cows in a location should register and should indicate when he is leaving,” he disclosed.

The Miyetti Allah leader added that the best way to breed cattle was to move them from one place to another, saying that they were moved to different places during the rainy and dry season.

“Our breeders are not used to breeding cattle in one place.

They move from here to another place.

 When we say we will keep cattle in one place, the owner of the cattle will not have funds to feed the animals in one place.

Making further excuses, Mr Usman pleaded with the government for more time to enlighten herdsmen on breeding cattle in one place rather than encroaching on farmlands.

“We are pleading with the Lagos State government to give us more time to go tell our people and train them how they will be breeding cattle in one place and not encroach on farmers’ land,” he said.

Mr Usman further urged the state government to subsidise the cost of raising the animals in one location.

He detached his group from criminal herdsmen that have been destroying people’s farm among other criminal activities such as armed robbery and kidnapping.

“A Fulani man moves from one place to another to ply his trade, but we have some bad eggs that are fomenting trouble.

The government should allow us to tell our people that they don’t want our cows to destroy people’s farmlands,” he pleaded.

“We have met with stakeholders in Ekiti, Ondo and even Oyo States and we reached agreements with them.”

 

In his own remarks the president of the Lagos State Sheep Farmers Association, Mustapha Ibrahim, said that the bill was not meant to attack anybody, but that it was all-embracing.

Mr Ibrahim noted that land resources were very important to the state, adding that the relationship between cattle herders and farmers should be symbiotic.

He also called for legislation to promote the creation of farm estates across the state.

Also, chairman of Lagos State Butchers Association, Alabi Kazeem, urged the assembly to support the cattle breeders as breeding cattle in one location could be expensive.

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Anti-Grazing Bill: Stakeholders commend Lagos Assembly | AgegePulse Magazine

-Obasa says bill is intended to ensure peaceful co-existence

- Myetti Allah pleads for assistance from Lagos state government 

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Eshilokun

Many stakeholders at a public hearing held at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, agreed that prohibition of open cattle grazing was the best way for the state to ensure security of lives and property.

This was as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, said the bill was intended to create an atmosphere that would encourage peaceful co-existence among residents.

Obasa, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, said in his keynote address that it was important to address the issue of cattle rearing, especially as it affects security and other human desires.

The Speaker added that the issues involved with the current ways of cattle rearing and open grazing called for concerted efforts for stability and economic development.

"If there is no security, there will be no peace and development. Farmers/herders clash appears to be the oldest. Both the farmers and herders are critical to food stability.

"Both of them affect our health. Their conflicts lead to insecurity and claim lives and properties. We must engage ourselves to make the right decisions," the Speaker said.

Hon. Kehinde Joseph, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, in his remark, said that the proposed law was meant to ensure peace between herders and farmers in the state.

According to Joseph, the proposed law is meant to ensure the registration of herders and prohibition cattle roaming.

"It will forestall herders/farmers clashes and redefine social and economic activities in the state.

"Members of cattle breeders association will be sensitised on the new development and we will ensure strict compliance with the law, when it is passed," he said.

Commenting, the President of the Lagos State Sheep Farmers Association, Alhaji Mustapha Ibrahim, described the bill as all-embracing and would ensure a symbiotic relationship between cattle rearers and farmers.

He also advocated for a legislation to promote the creation of farm estates across the state.

However, in his submission, Zonal Secretary of Myetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in the South West, Meikudi Usman, appealed to the state government for assistance as he noted that ranching is more expensive than open grazing.

Usman, who agreed that there were some criminally-minded herders, argued that raising a cow in one location could increase the price of a cow to as much as N2 million just as he pleaded with the government to subsidise the cost of raising the cattle in one location.

“We agreed with some local chiefs in other states that anyone who wants to rear cow in a location should register and he should indicate when he is leaving.

"A Fulani man moves from one place to another to play his trade, but we have some bad eggs that are causing trouble. The government should allow us to talk to our people that they don't want our cows to destroy people's farmland.

"We have met with stakeholders in Ekiti, Ondo and even Oyo states and we reached agreements with them," he said.

Chairman of Lagos State Butchers Association of Lagos State, Alhaji Alabi Bamidele Kazeem, also advocated for support to cattle breeders arguing that rearing animals in one location could be expensive.

Insecurity: Bandits Force School Closure, Convert Classrooms To Hideout | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Bandit

Bandits terrorising residents of Zamfara and forcing closure of schools have converted some classrooms to personal use in the North West State.

Daily Trust findings show that dozens of primary schools in highly traumatised remote rural communities had been taken over by armed criminals.

The schools were abandoned by the pupils and teachers as a result of the activities of the criminals.

According to residents, the head master of one primary school in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the state was once confronted by armed men who asked him to close lessons for the day as they intended to sleep in the classrooms.

Without any hesitation and knowing fully the consequences of not carrying out their order, the headmaster immediately closed the school and asked all the pupils to go home.

Daily Trust learnt that scored of armed bandits have been killed in airstrikes after they took shelter in the empty classrooms in the abandoned primary schools across the state.

Apart from this, there were schools affected by a lack of teachers because many had rejected posting to rural schools due to the risk associated with going there to teach.

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Why LASUBEB Partners Lagos Taskforce - Hon. Alawiye-King | AgegePulse Magazine

 By Ayodele Ifasakin 

R-L: Hon. Alawiye-King, CSP Shola Jejeloye

The Executive Chairman, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King led Board Members, Board Secretary and Directors for an inter-agency collaborative visit to the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force). 

During the visit, the SUBEB chair requested for the support of the Unit in eradicating indiscriminate vandalization of school properties, removal of shanties and dislodgement of hoodlums around school territories, as well as assistance in curtailing encroachment on school lands by residents.  

  

Alawiye-King added that, the presence of hoodlums around school environment is not only a threat to the pupils and teachers, but also a red flag in the society.

He appreciated the task force for their relentless effort in law enforcement in the state and also pleaded that the unit affiliates with the Board by providing armed officers for monitoring and enforcement whenever the need arises.

CSP. Shola Jejeloye, Chairman Task Force Lagos State promised adequate support in terms of enforcement and also appreciated the Board for the visit to the unit. 

“Exposure of pupils to criminal activities can cause mental imbalance for our children, which is why we have made our decision irreversible in ensuring that anytime the Board calls on us we will answer,” he said.

Faleke Denies Lagos West Senatorial Ambition Rumours | AgegePulse Magazine

 

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

The attention of the media office of Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke have been drawn to some online news report and rumours being peddled around by some uninformed persons over a purported senatorial ambition of our principal.

Rt. James Abiodun Faleke 

Ordinarily we ought to disregard such false news since it's already known to be the handiwork of the uninformed, but we felt there is a need to set the record straight in issuing a statement on behalf of our principal by stating in an unequivocal terms that our principal who is a ranking member of the House of Representatives and privileged to chair the House committee on finance has no intention whatsoever to aspire for the Lagos west senatorial seat in 2023. 

He is focused and committed to his resolve to continue to offer quality representation and service delivery to the people as a member of the House of Representatives.

We make bold to state that our principal enjoys lots of goodwill and support from the progressive leadership and vast majority of party members and constituents in Ikeja federal constituency.

This disclaimer is necessary to dispel the rumours and false information being  peddled around by the *uninformed.*

(c) JAF MEDIA

PHOTOS: Ota Residents Block Abeokuta-Lagos Highway To Protest Bad Roads | AgegePulse Magazine

  By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Ota road

Scores of travellers on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Monday were stranded after residents in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State staged a protest over bad roads in Ota and its environs.

Credit: Daud Olatunji, Saheed Olugbon

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Education: Lagos Schools To Resume 13th September, Adopts Staggered Resumption for Boarders in Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Students 

The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption guidelines for the Y2021/2022 academic session for public and private schools across the State.

In a release issued on Monday by the State Ministry of Education, the Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stated that all schools are expected to resume on Monday, 13th September 2021, while students of Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools will be required to resume in batches from Sunday 19th September, 2021.

In her words, “Boarders in Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools, as well as SS2 students seeking placement into SS3 class are expected to resume on Sunday 19th September, 2021. The revision for the classes will run from 20th to 26th September while promotion examination to SS3 class will start from 27th September to 8th October, 2021.

Mrs. Adefisayo further noted that the newly admitted JS1 students into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021 for a one-week orientation programme to intimate them on secondary school structure and modalities.

The Commissioner averred that other returning students in JS2, JS3, SS1 and the newly transited SS2 in the various Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 9th October 2021, while classes for the students will commence on Monday, 11th October, 2021.

She also revealed that the adoption of staggered resumption for Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools was due to the presence of Y2020/2021 SS3 students currently writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to end on the 6th of October, 2021, adding that another reason is that the schools cannot accommodate seven sets at once in the boarding system.

Adefisayo, therefore, appealed to parents to abide by the new development for a smooth academic session, just as she implored the students to be more diligent and devote more time to their studies.

LAWMA to ban single use plastic | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is set to ban single use plastic materials across its formations, as part of its efforts to curtail the environmental menace posed by the item.

AgegePulse learnt that,  this was made known by the Authority, in a press release on Monday, noting  that the agency was taking the step, as a key implementer of the Lagos State Plastic Policy, geared towards making the environment livable and free from plastic pollution.

“LAWMA, as an environment-friendly organisation, is totally committed to promoting the ban of single use plastic, across our work formations in the state. We are glad to lead by example, looking forward to other corporate bodies doing same, to make the environment cleaner and safe from plastic pollution”, the statement read.

The Authority called on residents to shun the act of indiscriminate dumping of waste at unauthorised locations, such as canals, gutters, road medians and uncompleted buildings, pointing out that such abhorrent practice worsened the challenge of flooding in the state, as the rainy season resumed.

It urged residents to call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617 (for GLO users), to report environmental infractions and make inquiries on waste management related issues in their area.

Lekki Now Home of Cyber Crime As EFCC arrested 402 Suspected Fraudsters | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Cyber crime suspect Charles Okoye

Lekki, the fast-developing upper middle class area of Lagos Metropolis, is emerging as the new hub internet-related fraud. 

Data from the investigation activities of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the second quarter of 2021, indicates that Lekki District is the preferred location for all manner of cyber fraud syndicates.

Between April and June, 2021, the Advance Fee Fraud and Cyber Crime Sections of the Command recorded a total of 402 internet-related fraud arrests. While the Advance Fee Fraud Section was responsible for 243 arrests, the Cyber Crime Section executed 18 sting operations which resulted in 159 arrests, from which 13 convictions have so far been recorded.

Of the 159 suspects arrested by the Cyber Crime Section, 70 are from Lekki, comprising communities such as Ajah, Badore, Victoria Garden City, Sangotedo and Oniru.

Ajah accounted for 24 suspects, while Oniru and Sangotedo had 14 and 13 suspects respectively. Badore had 8 suspects. Neighbouring Ikoyi and Eko Atlantic had 2 and one suspect each. Ikorodu and Alagbado on the Lagos Mainland make up the remainder.

The suspects are mostly millennials, with 82 of them aged between 25-34 years, which speaks to the fact that most of the individuals arrested are either still in school, recent graduates or university drop outs.

Analysis of the data from the Cyber Crime Section further shows that the dominant form of internet crime is Dating Scam/Online Dating Scam/Romance Scam. Sixty Four percent (64%) of individuals arrested are involved in romance scam, followed closely by “Middle Man Scam” and “Picking” which account for 8% and 7% respectively of those arrested.

The 64% involved in the dating scam benefitted to the tune of N8, 310,000; $349,290 USD; £ 900; €10 and Cryptocurrency 0.17513.

Other typologies of fraud identified include forgery, possession of fraudulent documents, spamming, credit card fraud, impersonation, rental scam, loan fraud, Business Email Compromise, Hacking, stealing, cheque scam, phishing, and money laundering.

The data also reveals gift cards, at 39%, as the prevalent method employed by the suspects to access their illicit funds. It is followed by bank transfers at 27% and Cryptocurrency at 21%.

A total of $12, 512.49USD was recovered from the e-wallet accounts of four suspects within the period.

How Lagos RRS Arrested Notorious Serial Phone Thief | AgegePulse Magazine

...recover 5 different stolen Android phones.

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), have arrested a serial phone thief who journeys in and out of Lagos for the sole purpose of phone theft.

suspect

The suspect, Olajide Balogun 'M' (36), an indigene of Akoko, in Ondo State, was arrested by the RRS decoy team, who covertly monitored the suspect as he was carting away his loots on a motorcycle, along shasha road, in Alimosho Lagos.

The suspect on sighting the closely advancing RRS operatives, jumped off the motorcycle and took to heel, in an attempt to evade arrest; he was however, pursued and apprehended by the determined decoy team of the Agency.

Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and demonstrated his modus operandi when on operation to steal phones from his target victims.

Furthermore, the suspect confessed to have receivers of his loots at Computer Village and named on 'Emeka' as his major receiver.

The suspect will however be charged to court in line with the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Hakeem Odumosu.

Education District 1 Agege, Trains 200 Students On Entrepreneurship Skills | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin  

No fewer than 200 students of Lagos State Education District I acquired skills in different vocations during a three-week skills acquisition programme organised by the District to empower its students. 

The free skills acquisition programme, according to the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin, was intended to complement the classroom academic training for the students, alleviate poverty and encourage them to be self-reliant and independent. 

Speaking at the end of the annual Vocational Training and Skills Acquisition programme held at Government Senior College, Agege, Mrs. Solarin said that the Lagos State government is giving the students all-encompassing education to produce leaders with distinct knowledge, great skills and character. 

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary said the training held across all the six Educational Districts, commending Governor Sanwo-Olu for approving the programme for students of public secondary schools to acquire skills in different vocations and avoid reliance on white-collar jobs alone for survival. 

Her words: "It is a fact that unemployment has become a major problem bedevilling youths globally. Nigeria, just like other developing countries, is faced with several challenges ranging from unemployment, insurgency, diseases and insecurity, among others. Having the required skills to keep the country's economy vibrant and being productive will go a long way in addressing most of these challenges". 

Also speaking on the initiative, the Director of Co-curricular, Science and Technology Department, Mrs. Lucy Omoaka, disclosed that some of the student trainees have been selected for empowerment and would be provided with vocational tools and materials for exceptional performance during the period of the training. 

She said that the students were trained on Soapmaking (liquid, medicated solid soaps), Small chops, Hall Decoration, Tye & Dye, Make-up, Gele-tying and Adire materials. 

The event had in attendance the Director, School Administration, Mr. Oluyemi Adeshina; the Principal of Lagos Baptist School, Orile Agege, Mr. Michael Shofolahan and the Principal of the Lagos School Model Junior College, Meiran, Mrs. Olajumoke Adesanmi, among others.

Akeredolu Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has signed into Law the Anti-Grazing Bill passed by the State House of Assembly.

Akeredolu

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo said the Governor Akeredolu signed the bill into Law in his office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  

"The move is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors' Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where September 1st was set as the deadline for Governors in Southern Nigeria to sign the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law.

"This is worthwhile and a very laudable development aimed at stemming needless instances of skirmishes, conflicts as well as infractions on the enviably peaceful disposition of the good people of Ondo State. 

"It is very pertinent to aver and indeed, reiterate that the Law shall rather, engender a more cordial, mutually benefiting relationship amongst residents of the State irrespective of ethnicity, religion or creed. For emphasis, no particular group of persons is the target. 

"While it is the hope of Government that all residents would take an ample advantage of this Law to enhance our socio-economic well being in Ondo State, compliance of same shall be given the utmost attention. Government shall pursue with vigour, through lawful means, to ensure strict compliance.  

"In this regard, details of the new Law shall be made available to the public for proper information, more depth of understanding on contents as well as other relevant areas", the statement said.

RRS Arrests 2 Notorious Traffic Robbers in Agege | AgegePulse Magazine

Segun Akanni &, Sunday Taiwo

By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Operatives of Police Rapid Response Squad,  RRS arrested these 2 notorious miscreants (Segun Akanni &, Sunday Taiwo) under the new Agege Pen-cinema bridge and recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp from them.

AgegePulse learnt that the arrest was made during a night patrol around Agege axis over the weekend.

Investigation revealed that they were among those criminal elements robbing innocent motorists and commuters of their valuables around the new Agege Pen-cinema bridge at night.

Again! DisCos receive NERC approval to increase tariff September 1st, EKEDP disowns increase notice | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to increase their tariffs beginning September 1, 2021.

The commission in a letter titled ‘Tariff Increase Notification’ gave the energy distributors the leverage to charge a service based tariff.

However, Eko Electricity Distribution Plc has denied giving out information regarding hiking its tariff.

“Our attention has been brought to rumors making the rounds in the media from unconfirmed sources of a proposed adjustment in power tariffs,” the organization said in a statement signed by the MD, Engr. Adeoye Fadeyibi FNSE.

"Eko Electricity Distribution Plc would like to advise the general public to avoid any such reports that do not come from the company's management or its website, www.ekedp.com.

“While we continue to review effective and regulatory strategies to manage the impact of changes to macro-economic indices affecting end-user tariffs, the general public will be duly informed, in the event of any changes to the end-user tariff. We advise all customers to disregard all communications that have not been issued by management or published on the company’s website www.ekedp.com. Please kindly contact our 24/7 customer care line on 07080655555, OR customercare@ekedp.com for further information for enquiries and a prompt resolution of any further queries or complaints.”

Meanwhile, the Association of Nigerian Power Distributors (ANED) has denied accusations that Distribution Companies (DisCos) pressured the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to halt electricity trading under the Eligible Customer Regulation (ECR) 2017.

ANED Executive Director, Research & Advocacy, Sunday Oduntan, made this known in a rejoinder yesterday.

He said: “Whilst the concerns of the author and the stakeholders behind the publication are misplaced and unfounded, we found it compelling to set the records straight on the issues brought forward in the said publication.”

The DisCos also said they recognize the relevant provisions of the ESPRA 2005 and the ECR as well as their objectives, noting that there has been improvement in DisCos’ performance with more collaborations to increase efficiencies of the DisCos and indeed the entire value chain to achieve clean, safe and uninterrupted power supply to Nigerians

The DisCos also stated that they are aware of the relevant provisions of the ESPRA 2005 and the ECR, as well as their objectives, noting that their performance has improved with more collaborations to increase efficiencies of the DisCos and indeed the entire value chain in order to provide Nigerians with clean, safe, and uninterrupted power.

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